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Wedding Cakes
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Next to the bride and groom, the wedding cake is the showpiece
for the wedding. Although most wedding cakes still have white
frosting, the actual flavors and shapes vary greatly. Just about
any flavor cake may be used to make a wedding cake, whether
it's carrot, chocolate or lemon.
Your baker will custom-design a wedding cake using your dress,
bouquet, and colors as inspiration.
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The cake can be real, in any flavor you want, or you can rent
a styrofoam cake from the baker and then have individual, wrapped
pieces of real cake for the guests to take away. Many bakers
have cake ornaments for sale or rent, as well as a large selection
of bonbonnières. Most bakers will deliver the cake to your reception
site.
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The traditional wedding cake consists of three tiers. The tiers
may be set on top of each other or may be separated by columns.
Some bakers can prepare cakes in special shapes, such as a gift
box. If you're looking for a special shape, verify that the
baker has done something like this before.
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Cake decorations may consist of fresh flowers or greenery,
ribbons, edible leaves, flowers shaped from icing or molded
sugar decorations. Remember the cost of the cake largely depends
on the labor required, so the more elaborate the decorations,
the costlier the cake. You may also elect to place an ornament
on the top of the cake. Traditionally this is a bride and groom
figurine, but there are many other options as well.
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Selecting a Baker
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Once again, check with friends for recommendations. When you
visit a baker,
be sure to taste test the type of cake you are interested in.
The baker should have pictures of some of the cakes they have
done, so that you may select a style you like.
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If you'd like to save the top layer for your first anniversary,
be sure to let the baker know this up front. Since a frozen
cake, may not be tasty, many couples have the baker prepare
a fresh cake on their first anniversary.
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Questions to ask the Baker
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How long have they been baking wedding cakes?
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May I see photos of your some of the cakes you have done?
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Ask if the cake will be fresh or frozen ahead of time?
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Do you have a specialty cake?
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How will the cake will be delivered?
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Where will the cake be assembled?
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Will there be a charge for slicing the cake? (You should
ask your caterer this.)
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